Behavior & Academic Coach (through DSS)

ESC of Lake Erie West; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ESC of Lake Erie West is seeking a Behavior & Academic Coach in Toledo, Ohio to support classroom teachers with students who have emotional disturbances and other disabilities. This is a full-time position with collaboration across the school team and dedication to positive behavior supports.

Under Dedicated School Staffing, the role emphasizes data collection, crisis intervention, and alignment with IEPs. Requirements include a high school diploma and licensure eligibility; CPI and PBIS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree or higher preferred.
• ODE License for Educational Aide or ability to obtain license.
• Experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• CPI certification preferred.
• PBIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher in reinforcing educational program and behavior plan per IEP.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to meet student needs.
• Maintain clear communication with teacher for student progress.
• Help implement PBIS system and coach students in behavior management.
• Collect data and help prepare reports on time.

Skills

High School Diploma

CPI certification

PBIS experience

IEP coaching

Education

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

Behavior & Academic Coach (through DSS)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5630652

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the ALC Behavioral and Academic Coach provides primary support to the classroom teacher in reinforcing and monitoring the daily educational program and behavior plans for students with serious emotional disturbances, learning disabilities, and other varied disabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required – Associate Degree or higher preferred
• ODE License for Educational Aide or the ability to obtain a license
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred
• Certification in Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI) preferred
• Experience with Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist the classroom teacher in reinforcing the educational program and behavior plan for students in accordance with their IEP
• Assist the classroom teacher in adapting curriculum and instructional strategies to meet the needs of individual students
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with classroom teacher to ensure effective implementation of the student’s educational program and behavior plan
• Assist the classroom teacher in the implementation of the PBIS system; coach students in behavior management skills
• Assist teacher with documentation requirements including collecting data to monitor student progress
• Assist with crisis intervention situations in the ALC program
• Assist teacher and students with tasks related to daily activities (e.g. lunch and/or recess duty, helping load and unload buses
• Supervise students during short-term absences of teacher from the classroom or in non-classroom settings (e.g. restrooms, cafeterias, corridors)
• Perform routine clerical tasks and assist with maintenance of the classroom as directed by teacher
• Help maintain accurate and complete student records; help prepare and submit required reports on time.

SALARY Based on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education. See job description on website for full position details. Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Substitute > Substitute

Substitute > Substitute: Instructional

Substitute > Substitute: Paraprofessional

Welcome to ESC of Lake Erie West

ESC Overview Located in the heart of Toledo and established in 1913, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the State of Ohio. The ESC of Lake Erie West is part of a statewide network of ESCs in Ohio. Providing services at the local, regional and statewide level.The ESC of Lake Erie West is the fiscal agent for State Support Team Region 1 (SSTR1), one of sixteen State Support Teams in Ohio.The ESC of Lake Erie West is the sponsor of community schools located throughout Ohio. As a sponsor, the ESC of Lake Erie West’s community schools staff is primarily focused on two main areas – compliance with state laws and regulations and promoting a strong academic program at each sponsored school.Many state programs such as preschool accreditation, community schools, ongoing education, gifted education, public preschool, and others have been piloted through the ESC of Lake Erie West.Visit us at https://www.esclakeeriewest.org/

Job Requirements

• Candidates selected for hire will be employed through Dedicated School Staffing. Contact Effi Theiss at [e-mail] or 419-473-2245 for details.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Gift , Director Student Services
• 2275 Collingwood Boulevard
• Toledo, Ohio 43620
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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